Cryptic crossword clue
Strain to develop form of insect 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INSTAR

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The straight part
We know that "form of insect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case form of insect = instar.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INSTAR mean?

INSTAR noun
  1. Any one of the several stages of postembryonic development which an arthropod undergoes, between molts, before it reaches sexual maturity.
  2. An arthropod at a specified one of these stages of development.
  3. (by extension) A stage in development.
INSTAR verb
  1. To stud or adorn with stars or other brilliants; to star.
  2. To make a star of; set as a star.

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